Empfehlung im Dezember 2024 von Dr. Jessica Sanfilippo-Schulz

Alex Michaelides
The Silent Patient

Thrillers aren’t usually my cup of tea—the only murder mysteries I can handle are Agatha Christie’s. However, needing a page-turner to distract me during a long hospital wait as a patient, I took a chance on "The Silent Patient", and it didn’t let me down.
Set in London, the story alternates between two perspectives: criminal psychotherapist Theo and his patient, Alicia. Locked in a forensic ward after allegedly killing her husband, Alicia refuses to speak. Obsessed with her case, Theo joins the facility in hopes of helping her. The premise that Alicia might not just be silent, but silenced, was gripping ...
I couldn’t put this book down and forgot all about my own time in the waiting room as a patient!

Though not quite Christie in style, "The Silent Patient" offers plenty of surprising twists, perfect for anyone looking for a suspenseful escape. Despite a few simplified elements in the portrayal of relationships and mental health care, the plot kept me guessing and glued to the pages until the very end. If you’re after an engrossing read that’ll make time fly by, this one is worth the journey.